Asian weddings feature many beautiful and unique traditions.  Some customs vary from country to country but a white wedding horse is often included in the celebration.

 In many Indian communities it is customary for the bridegroom, accompanied by his celebrating family members and friends, to travel to the bride's house, hotel, or other meeting point, on a white horse. This procession is called a Baraat.  The Baraat can feature dholak (a north Indian hand drum) or melam ( musical instruments that are unique to Kerala south India), a mela baja band (a band made up of brass instruments), dancers, celebrants, and sometimes even fireworks.

The groom and his horse do not typically participate in the dancing and singing of the baraatis (any celebrant from the groom's family and friends) who make up the procession.

When the Baraat reaches the meeting point, elders of both the families meet and welcome the groom with garlands and aarati (a prayer song).

The white Indian wedding horse is traditionally decorated with red and gold embroidered cloth to complement the turban, achkan (a long-sleeved coat-like garment, worn close to the body, reaching down to the knees or even lower, and buttoned in front-middle), jootis (footwear), and churidar (tightly fitting trousers worn by both men and women in South Asia and Central Asia). Often the horse, or carriage, carries a large lavishly decorated umbrella to ward off evil spirits. The Indian bridegroom transported to his wedding in this fashion displays his power, community standing, and wealth to all involved in the celebration.

These beautiful and meaningful customs are as old as the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata.  Many Indian families have chosen to bring these cherished practices with them as they immigrated to the United States.

Whether you are Asian, Indian, or simply love the color, sound, celebration and joy of a unique wedding experience, Lotsa Spots Carriage can help bring your wedding dreams to fruition with our attentive and dependable services.  We are pleased to go the extra mile to make your very special celebration a memory that you will cherish for years to come.

Lotsa Spots Carriage can provide the traditional white Indian wedding horse to transport the bridegroom, or horseback, to his Indian wedding location in style.  Or, if you choose, we can provide wedding transportation in one of our beautiful vis-a-vis carriages.

Call or email us to find out how Lotsa Spots Carriage company can help make your wedding experience a unique dream come true.

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